Sourcing analyst

SOURCING ANALYST

Key Purpose Statement

The Sourcing Analyst works in cooperation with the Regional and Country Category Teams, supports the development and execution of category practices, including support of sourcing strategy definition and deployment. The Sourcing Analyst provides analysis and insightsto the Category Teams. He / She supportsthe sourcing activities by undertaking deep research, analysis and business modelling. In addition the Sourcing Analyst works together with the Category Teams to consolidate local requirements; supports the Category Team duringthe sourcing execution with e-Sourcing servicesand provides visibility to compliance and performance by creating and analysing procurement related reports.

Key Responsibilities

The Sourcing Analyst is generally responsible for conducting market intelligence and analytics support, reporting, and execution of e-Sourcing events. Dependent on setup of the Procurement Centre, specialisation of selected resources in single areas can occur.

Market Intelligence

• Support Category Managersin developing category strategies and execution of sourcing projects by :
• Collecting dataand conducting analysison external factorssuch as industry and market dynamics,and
• products / services trends
• Performing supplier analysis, including financial stability, sustainability, certifications and production capabilities (goods / services, quality levels, etc.)
• Support the commodity team with risk analytics

Analytics Support

(e.g. specifications engineering and standardisation)-and process (e.g. supply chain optimisation) value levers

Knowledge and Experience Required

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any data warehouse / reportingtools in a global environment and in statistics.

Language skills : Proficiency in English essential